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Nova Scotia mourning woman who died during flooding, premier says

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Premier Tim Houston has announced that Nova Scotia is in mourning for a 46-year-old woman from Cape Breton Island who died due to flooding. The woman was reported missing by her family on Saturday morning and the RCMP are investigating her death. No further details about the incident or the victim's identity have been released, but Premier Houston expressed condolences to those affected.

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Up to 200mm of rain fell on parts of Cape Breton over the weekend, causing widespread flooding and damage. A 46-year-old woman from Cleveland, N.S. was found dead in a flooded area after her vehicle was discovered parked near her residence on the far side of a flooded bridge. Her death is not considered suspicious. Multiple roads were closed due to flooding, with some areas receiving up to 10mm of rain per hour. A state of emergency was declared in three counties: Inverness, Victoria, and Richmond. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said the province is mourning the loss of the woman and urged residents to be cautious during the ongoing flood situation.

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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province is mourning a Cape Breton Island woman who died during widespread flooding across the region. asserted

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